Consistent Verb Tense

Rainforests are sometimes called "the jewels of the earth" because they _____ home to many beautiful plants and animals.

• are
• will be
• had been
• are being

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1E

In a tropical rainforest, you hear, _______, and feel a variety of new and interesting things.

• saw
• had seen
• see
• are seeing

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1E

Practically every color of the rainbow can _______ found in the rainforests.

• been
• be
• being
• will be

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1C

There are lush plants and trees of every shade of green, while beautiful tropical flowers _________ in red, pink, purple, and yellow.

• bloomed
• will bloom
• blooming
• bloom

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1E

As you _____ around at the vibrant colors, notice the sounds of the rainforest.

• look
• looked
• will look
• had looked

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1C

Monkeys ______ out warning sounds from the trees while toucans make noises to talk to their mates.

• will call
• have called
• called
• call

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1E

Rain falling on trees and vines makes dripping and ________ sounds.

• splashed
• splashing
• splash

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.6

As the rain and heat ______ together, steam rises from the forest floor.

• came
• come
• are coming
• will have come

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

You can _____ humidity and wetness on your skin as you hike deeper into the rainforest.

• feeling
• felt
• feel
• will feel

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Tall grasses brush against your legs as you ______.

• explore
• explored
• had explored
• will explore

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D